A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report

Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized the way we detect and monitor cardiac conditions. This case report describes a patient who reques...

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Main Authors: Ciro Ruocco, Francesco Amenta, Ulrico Angeloni, Emanuela Maria Frisicale, Francesco Vaia, Getu Gamo Sagaro
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Language:English
Published: Via Medica 2025-06-01
Series:International Maritime Health
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Online Access:https://journals.viamedica.pl/international_maritime_health/article/view/99319
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author Ciro Ruocco
Francesco Amenta
Ulrico Angeloni
Emanuela Maria Frisicale
Francesco Vaia
Getu Gamo Sagaro
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description Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized the way we detect and monitor cardiac conditions. This case report describes a patient who requested medical assistance from the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) center and was diagnosed with AF while on board a merchant ship using a smartwatch Electrocardiogram (ECG).
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spelling doaj-art-aad4b2743d07489fafcb6472b2edc2c62025-08-21T07:16:24ZengVia MedicaInternational Maritime Health1641-92512081-32522025-06-0176210.5603/imh.99319A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case reportCiro Ruocco0Francesco Amenta1Ulrico Angeloni2Emanuela Maria Frisicale3Francesco Vaia4Getu Gamo Sagaro5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5983-0266Telemedicine and Telepharmacy Center, School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences University of Camerino, Camerino, ItalyTelemedicine and Telepharmacy Center, School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences University of Camerino, Camerino, ItalyGeneral Directorate of Health Prevention, Ministry of Health, Rome, ItalyGeneral Directorate of Health Prevention, Ministry of Health, Rome, ItalyGeneral Directorate of Health Prevention, Ministry of Health, Rome, ItalyTelemedicine and Telepharmacy Center, School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences University of Camerino, Camerino, ItalyEarly detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized the way we detect and monitor cardiac conditions. This case report describes a patient who requested medical assistance from the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) center and was diagnosed with AF while on board a merchant ship using a smartwatch Electrocardiogram (ECG).https://journals.viamedica.pl/international_maritime_health/article/view/99319heart diseasesatrial fibrillationcardiovascular diseasesheart attack
spellingShingle Ciro Ruocco
Francesco Amenta
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Francesco Vaia
Getu Gamo Sagaro
A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
International Maritime Health
heart diseases
atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular diseases
heart attack
title A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
title_full A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
title_fullStr A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
title_full_unstemmed A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
title_short A smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection: a case report
title_sort smartwatch electrocardiogram for atrial fibrillation detection a case report
topic heart diseases
atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular diseases
heart attack
url https://journals.viamedica.pl/international_maritime_health/article/view/99319
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